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Below you will find our latest blog posts.New ‘Cheers’ Linux ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers
A new ransomware named 'Cheers' has appeared in the cybercrime space and has started its operations by targeting vulnerable VMware ESXi servers. [...] from https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cheers-linux-ransomware-targets-vmware-esxi-servers/
Microsoft adds Office subscriptions to Windows 11 account settings
Microsoft has improved the account settings in the latest Windows 11 preview build, a settings page that now lists Office subscriptions linked to the user's Microsoft 365 account. [...] from...
Dyson working on home robots
The company is setting up a major robotics research centre in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61574202?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Robot developed that’s smaller than a flea
Researchers at Northwestern University in the United States have created robots less than 1mm big. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-61578850?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
New ChromeLoader malware surge threatens browsers worldwide
The ChromeLoader malware is seeing an uptick in detections this month, following a relatively stable operation volume since the start of the year, which means that the malvertiser is now becoming a widespread threat. [...] from...
Hacker says hijacking libraries, stealing AWS keys was ethical research
The hacker of 'ctx' and 'PHPass' libraries has now broken silence and explained the reasons behind this hijack to BleepingComputer. According to the hacker, this was a bug bounty exercise and no malicious activity was intended. [...] from...
Tails 5.0 Linux users warned against using it “for sensitive information”
Tails developers have warned users to stop using the portable Debian-based Linux distro until the next release if they're entering or accessing sensitive information using the bundled Tor Browser application. [...] from...
Darknet market Versus shuts down after hacker leaks security flaw
The Versus Market, one of the most popular English-speaking criminal darknet markets, is shutting down after discovering a severe exploit that could have allowed access to its database and exposed the IP address of its servers. [...] from...
Female avatar sexually assaulted in Meta VR platform, campaigners say
Campaigners join calls by some Meta shareholders for an assessment of on potential harms users face. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61573661?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
SpiceJet airline passengers stranded after ransomware attack
Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet has informed its customers of an attempted ransomware attack that has impacted some of its systems and caused delays on flight departures today. [...] from...
Is 100% Cybersecurity Readiness Possible? Medical Device Pros Weigh In
As medical devices become more connected and reliant on software, their codebase grows both in size and complexity, and they are increasingly reliant on third-party and open source software components. Learn more from 150 senior decision makers who oversee product...
Hacker of Python, PHP libraries: no “malicious activity” was intended
The hacker of 'ctx' and 'PHPass' libraries has now broken silence and explained the reasons behind this hijack to BleepingComputer. According to the hacker, this was a bug bounty exercise and no malicious activity was intended. [...] from...
Interpol arrests alleged leader of the SilverTerrier BEC gang
After a year-long investigation that involved Interpol and several cybersecurity companies, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested an individual believed to be in the top ranks of a prominent business email compromise (BEC) group known as SilverTerrier or TMT. [...]...
Indian airline SpiceJet’s flights impacted by ransomware attack
Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet has informed its customers of an attempted ransomware attack that has impacted some of its systems and caused delays on flight departures today. [...] from...
BPFDoor malware uses Solaris vulnerability to get root privileges
New research into the inner workings of the stealthy BPFdoor malware for Linux and Solaris reveals that the threat actor behind it leveraged an old vulnerability to achieve persistence on targeted systems. [...] from...
Windows 11 KB5014019 update fixes app crashes, slow copying
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update previews for Windows 11, Windows 10 version 1809, and Windows Server 2022, with fixes for Direct3D issues impacting client and server systems. [...] from...
DuckDuckGo browser allows Microsoft trackers due to search agreement
The privacy-focused DuckDuckGo browser purposely allows Microsoft trackers on third-party sites due to an agreement in their syndicated search content contract between the two companies. [...] from...
Mozilla fixes Firefox, Thunderbird zero-days exploited at Pwn2Own
Mozilla has released security updates for multiple products to address zero-day vulnerabilities exploited during the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022 hacking contest. [...] from...